Four Herbs Used For Weight Loss
By Mike Campbell
Getting rid of those extra pounds is at the top of many peoples to-do- lists, a fact not missed by the weight loss industry who makes billions of dollars a year selling products allegedly guaranteed to helped you loose weight quickly and easily. Using herbs for weight loss is not a new idea but it is certainly becoming more popular as the rate of obesity rises in our society. Of course with all the weight loss herbs marketed and used, it can be hard to know which ones are really worth the money, and which are just a bunch of hype. This article will discuss four herbs believed to be effective for losing weight. In addition to a breakdown of the benefits of using these herbs for weight loss, we' ll also discuss some of the side effects that may result.
Dandelion: Gardeners know dandelion as a weed but it can also serve as a gentle diuretic when used as a weight loss herb. Dandelion when ingested in a tea or in salads, aids in digestion. Studies have also shown dandelion to be instrumental in removing cholesterol from the bloodstream as well as replacing minerals lost when taking certain laxatives. Use the leaves in a tea and the greens in a salad to reap the total benefits offered by using this weight loss herb.
Licorice Root Licorice root is an herb